Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Uttarakhand is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Uttarakhand celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, and Garhwal keeps the distinctive folk festival of Igas (Bagwal), a “second Diwali” eleven days later. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Dehradun with a local panchang.

Uttarakhand celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, and Garhwal keeps the distinctive folk festival of Igas (Bagwal), a “second Diwali” eleven days later.

How Uttarakhand celebrates Diwali 2026

Families light diyas and perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja on Diwali. Eleven days later, Garhwali villages celebrate Igas Bagwal with the Bhailo fire-rope dance, feasts and honouring of cattle, a tradition being actively revived.

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Where to celebrate in Uttarakhand

  • Dehradun and Haridwar Diwali markets
  • Garhwal Igas Bagwal villages

Diwali 2026 dates in Uttarakhand

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

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Govardhan Puja / Annakut / Balipadyami

Tuesday, 10 November

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Lakshmi Puja is done in the pradosh window after sunset on 8 November; because it follows local sunset it shifts by city, so use a panchang set to your town or check today's panchangam.

Frequently asked questions

What is Igas Bagwal?

A Garhwali folk “second Diwali” celebrated eleven days after Diwali with the Bhailo fire dance and cattle worship.

Diwali 2026 — India state guides

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